Orange Dot 6.0 - Locality Profiles

Albemarle County

There are 27,331 families living in Albemarle County. Of these, 5,010 (19%) do not earn enough to provide for their family’s basic needs.

Albemarle County at a glance:

The Self-Sufficiency Standard for an average family in Albemarle County is an annual income of $63,321.53. This is the income working families need to meet their basic necessities. These include: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, miscellaneous expenses (clothing, telephone, household items), and taxes (minus federal and state tax credits).
Approximately 5,010 families, or 19% of families, in Albemarle County earn below the Self-Sufficiency Standard.
The percent of Black families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is 46%. The percent of Hispanic families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is 30%. These are 31% and 15% higher than the percent of white families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard (15%).
The median family income for Albemarle County is $126,769. The tract with the lowest median family income is Oak Hill, Southwood at $60,700. The tract with the highest median family income is Ivy at $216,300.
The tract with the highest percent of families with income below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is Hydraulic and Oak Hill, Southwood with 49% of families. The tract with the lowest percent of families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is Hollymead with 4% of families. That is a difference of 45%.

	Monthly	Annual
Average Expenses and Self-Sufficiency Wages for Families in Albemarle County
Housing Costs	$1,261.29	$15,135.48
Child Care Costs	$1,041.73	$12,500.76
Food Costs	$719.86	$8,638.32
Transportation Costs	$413.34	$4,960.08
Health Care Costs	$723.81	$8,685.72
Miscellaneous Costs	$416.00	$4,992.00
Taxes	$1,038.95	$12,467.40
Earned Income Tax Credit	−$1.52	−$18.24
Child Care Tax Credit	−$70.00	−$840.00
Child Tax Credit	−$266.67	−$3,200.04
Self Sufficiency Wage	$5,276.79	$63,321.53
Data Source: The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Virginia, 2021; The Center for Women’s Welfare, University of Washington

Buckingham County

There are 3,975 families living in Buckingham County. Of these, 1,028 (25%) do not earn enough to provide for their family’s basic needs.

Buckingham County at a glance:

The Self-Sufficiency Standard for an average family in Buckingham County is an annual income of $44,475.07. This is the income working families need to meet their basic necessities. These include: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, miscellaneous expenses (clothing, telephone, household items), and taxes (minus federal and state tax credits).
Approximately 1,028 families, or 25% of families, in Buckingham County earn below the Self-Sufficiency Standard.
The percent of Black families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is 38%. This is 19% higher than the percent of white families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard (19%).
The median family income for Buckingham County is $76,351. The tract with the lowest median family income is James River at $66,500. The tract with the highest median family income is Mount Rush at $98,600.
The tract with the highest percent of families with income below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is James River with 34% of families. The tract with the lowest percent of families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is Mount Rush with 16% of families. That is a difference of 18%.

	Monthly	Annual
Average Expenses and Self-Sufficiency Wages for Families in Buckingham County
Housing Costs	$736.93	$8,843.16
Child Care Costs	$590.85	$7,090.20
Food Costs	$696.64	$8,359.68
Transportation Costs	$416.34	$4,996.08
Health Care Costs	$725.25	$8,703.00
Miscellaneous Costs	$316.60	$3,799.20
Taxes	$625.79	$7,509.48
Earned Income Tax Credit	−$69.28	−$831.36
Child Care Tax Credit	−$69.79	−$837.48
Child Tax Credit	−$263.07	−$3,156.84
Self Sufficiency Wage	$3,706.26	$44,475.07
Data Source: The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Virginia, 2021; The Center for Women’s Welfare, University of Washington

City of Charlottesville

There are 8,805 families living in Charlottesville City. Of these, 2,373 (27%) do not earn enough to provide for their family’s basic needs.

Charlottesville City at a glance:

The Self-Sufficiency Standard for an average family in Charlottesville City is an annual income of $60,876.27. This is the income working families need to meet their basic necessities. These include: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, miscellaneous expenses (clothing, telephone, household items), and taxes (minus federal and state tax credits).
Approximately 2,373 families, or 27% of families, in Charlottesville City earn below the Self-Sufficiency Standard.
The percent of Black families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is 61%. The percent of Hispanic families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is 60%. These are 45% and 44% higher than the percent of white families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard (16%).
The median family income for Charlottesville City is $105,994. The tract with the lowest median family income is Fifeville-Cherry Avenue at $61,000. The tract with the highest median family income is Barracks-Rugby at $222,400.
The tract with the highest percent of families with income below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is 10th & Page-Venable with 65% of families. The tract with the lowest percent of families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is Locust Grove with 4% of families. That is a difference of 61%.

	Monthly	Annual
Average Expenses and Self-Sufficiency Wages for Families in Charlottesville City
Housing Costs	$1,279.26	$15,351.12
Child Care Costs	$1,041.73	$12,500.76
Food Costs	$943.63	$11,323.56
Transportation Costs	$30.00	$360.00
Health Care Costs	$723.81	$8,685.72
Miscellaneous Costs	$401.84	$4,822.08
Taxes	$992.56	$11,910.72
Earned Income Tax Credit	−$3.14	−$37.68
Child Care Tax Credit	−$70.00	−$840.00
Child Tax Credit	−$266.67	−$3,200.04
Self Sufficiency Wage	$5,073.02	$60,876.27
Data Source: The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Virginia, 2021; The Center for Women’s Welfare, University of Washington

Fluvanna County

There are 7,432 families living in Fluvanna County. Of these, 1,579 (22%) do not earn enough to provide for their family’s basic needs.

Fluvanna County at a glance:

The Self-Sufficiency Standard for an average family in Fluvanna County is an annual income of $59,819.1. This is the income working families need to meet their basic necessities. These include: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, miscellaneous expenses (clothing, telephone, household items), and taxes (minus federal and state tax credits).
Approximately 1,579 families, or 22% of families, in Fluvanna County earn below the Self-Sufficiency Standard.
The percent of Black families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is 31%. This is 12% higher than the percent of white families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard (19%).
The median family income for Fluvanna County is $102,060. The tract with the lowest median family income is Columbia/Fork Union at $69,000. The tract with the highest median family income is Lake Monticello at $112,400.
The tract with the highest percent of families with income below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is Columbia/Fork Union with 37% of families. The tract with the lowest percent of families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is Rivanna with 17% of families. That is a difference of 20%.

	Monthly	Annual
Average Expenses and Self-Sufficiency Wages for Families in Fluvanna County
Housing Costs	$1,333.76	$16,005.12
Child Care Costs	$726.94	$8,723.28
Food Costs	$759.97	$9,119.64
Transportation Costs	$416.34	$4,996.08
Health Care Costs	$723.81	$8,685.72
Miscellaneous Costs	$396.08	$4,752.96
Taxes	$963.75	$11,565.00
Earned Income Tax Credit	$0.00	$0.00
Child Care Tax Credit	−$69.06	−$828.72
Child Tax Credit	−$266.67	−$3,200.04
Self Sufficiency Wage	$4,984.92	$59,819.10
Data Source: The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Virginia, 2021; The Center for Women’s Welfare, University of Washington

Greene County

There are 5,753 families living in Greene County. Of these, 1,312 (23%) do not earn enough to provide for their family’s basic needs.

Greene County at a glance:

The Self-Sufficiency Standard for an average family in Greene County is an annual income of $55,744.55. This is the income working families need to meet their basic necessities. These include: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, miscellaneous expenses (clothing, telephone, household items), and taxes (minus federal and state tax credits).
Approximately 1,312 families, or 23% of families, in Greene County earn below the Self-Sufficiency Standard.
The percent of Black families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is 64%. This is 46% higher than the percent of white families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard (18%).
The median family income for Greene County is $91,135. The tract with the lowest median family income is Stanardsville at $71,900. The tract with the highest median family income is Midway at $117,700.
The tract with the highest percent of families with income below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is Stanardsville with 37% of families. The tract with the lowest percent of families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is Midway with 15% of families. That is a difference of 22%.

	Monthly	Annual
Average Expenses and Self-Sufficiency Wages for Families in Greene County
Housing Costs	$1,150.43	$13,805.16
Child Care Costs	$724.94	$8,699.28
Food Costs	$724.08	$8,688.96
Transportation Costs	$413.34	$4,960.08
Health Care Costs	$723.81	$8,685.72
Miscellaneous Costs	$373.66	$4,483.92
Taxes	$875.65	$10,507.80
Earned Income Tax Credit	−$4.81	−$57.72
Child Care Tax Credit	−$69.06	−$828.72
Child Tax Credit	−$266.67	−$3,200.04
Self Sufficiency Wage	$4,645.38	$55,744.55
Data Source: The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Virginia, 2021; The Center for Women’s Welfare, University of Washington

Louisa County

There are 10,554 families living in Louisa County. Of these, 2,410 (23%) do not earn enough to provide for their family’s basic needs.

Louisa County at a glance:

The Self-Sufficiency Standard for an average family in Louisa County is an annual income of $49,157.87. This is the income working families need to meet their basic necessities. These include: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, miscellaneous expenses (clothing, telephone, household items), and taxes (minus federal and state tax credits).
Approximately 2,410 families, or 23% of families, in Louisa County earn below the Self-Sufficiency Standard.
The percent of Black families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is 46%. This is 27% higher than the percent of white families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard (19%).
The median family income for Louisa County is $93,231. The tract with the lowest median family income is Ferncliff-Shannon Hill (Yanceyville) at $70,200. The tract with the highest median family income is Bumpus-Mountain Road District-Buckner at $126,700.
The tract with the highest percent of families with income below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is Cuckoo District with 32% of families. The tract with the lowest percent of families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is Zion Crossroads with 12% of families. That is a difference of 20%.

	Monthly	Annual
Average Expenses and Self-Sufficiency Wages for Families in Louisa County
Housing Costs	$903.53	$10,842.36
Child Care Costs	$724.94	$8,699.28
Food Costs	$681.86	$8,182.32
Transportation Costs	$416.34	$4,996.08
Health Care Costs	$670.22	$8,042.64
Miscellaneous Costs	$339.69	$4,076.28
Taxes	$729.66	$8,755.92
Earned Income Tax Credit	−$33.63	−$403.56
Child Care Tax Credit	−$69.52	−$834.24
Child Tax Credit	−$266.61	−$3,199.32
Self Sufficiency Wage	$4,096.49	$49,157.87
Data Source: The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Virginia, 2021; The Center for Women’s Welfare, University of Washington

Nelson County

There are 3,915 families living in Nelson County. Of these, 1,278 (33%) do not earn enough to provide for their family’s basic needs.

Nelson County at a glance:

The Self-Sufficiency Standard for an average family in Nelson County is an annual income of $54,249.45. This is the income working families need to meet their basic necessities. These include: housing, child care, food, transportation, health care, miscellaneous expenses (clothing, telephone, household items), and taxes (minus federal and state tax credits).
Approximately 1,278 families, or 33% of families, in Nelson County earn below the Self-Sufficiency Standard.
The percent of Black families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is 33%. This is 1% higher than the percent of white families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard (32%).
The median family income for Nelson County is $84,974. The tract with the lowest median family income is Wintergreen-Wingina at $63,200. The tract with the highest median family income is Wintergreen-Rockfish Valley at $137,600.
The tract with the highest percent of families with income below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is Wintergreen-Wingina with 42% of families. The tract with the lowest percent of families earning below the Self-Sufficiency Standard is Wintergreen-Rockfish Valley with 19% of families. That is a difference of 23%.

	Monthly	Annual
Average Expenses and Self-Sufficiency Wages for Families in Nelson County
Housing Costs	$1,108.65	$13,303.80
Child Care Costs	$731.92	$8,783.04
Food Costs	$683.97	$8,207.64
Transportation Costs	$410.34	$4,924.08
Health Care Costs	$723.81	$8,685.72
Miscellaneous Costs	$365.87	$4,390.44
Taxes	$841.14	$10,093.68
Earned Income Tax Credit	−$8.94	−$107.28
Child Care Tax Credit	−$69.30	−$831.60
Child Tax Credit	−$266.67	−$3,200.04
Self Sufficiency Wage	$4,520.79	$54,249.45
Data Source: The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Virginia, 2021; The Center for Women’s Welfare, University of Washington